It's coming - another lengthy non-retention of Chinook Salmon for our local waters and beyond. Last year, DFO mandated a non-retention of Chinook Salmon from April 15- July 15 in almost every fishery management area surrounding Vancouver Island and throughout the Salish Sea. Our management area of 28 and 29 around Vancouver was extended to August 1st. I won't get into the science and politics of the regulation as much has been argued and written by fish scientists and lobb

That was one quick successful summer of fishing Chinook Salmon in area 29 off the North, Middle and South Arms of the Fraser River. Now we are getting into the fall weather of stronger winds and more rain. The next waves of Chinook Salmon are the Harrison and Chilliwack "whites" mixed amongst more coho and then followed by waves of Chum salmon. You can also venture over to the West Vancouver shoreline for the Capilano River fishery. The Chinooks are right on schedule an

The Vancouver accessible fishing waters from the upper reaches of Howe Sound to the Vancouver Harbour and the Salish Sea from Gulf Islands all the way down to the the International Border has been closed to wild and hatchery Chinook Salmon retention from April 17 to August 1st. During this period we have been releasing numerous Chinook and retaining only hatchery coho. As of August 1st, we can retain one chinook and the limit is increased to 2 chinook per day per angler on

Well the 2018 Sockeye run did not disappoint as there were so many fish returning, we fished until the September 27th closure. Even after the closure, we were still marking many schools off the South Arm of the Fraser River. The Capilano returns of Chinook salmon was fast and short lived due to the heavy rains and high tides. A lot of the fish just went straight up the Capilano River towards the hatchery. That being said there will be some of these hatchery salmon for the

Where has the summer gone? The weather has been gorgeous and so has the fishing. June was very productive in the local Vancouver waters for the Chinook fishery and the Cohoes started to show in July. If the winds weren't blowing, going across the pond over to Thrasher Rock and up to the Nanaimo area, fishing was nothing short of spectacular. I missed most of last month's fishery as I was guiding up at various lodges up in the beautiful and majestic Haida Gwaii. Now it's S

Well the month of May didn't disappoint as the fishing continued to remain spectacular, although it did end with a bit of hit and miss during the past week. We have had a lot of Killer Whales sightings off the south end of Bowen Island and up in the Howe Sound regions so it's best to pick up the gear and try a different area. Just the other day, another guide boat and I were just setting our gear when 3 whale watching boats come racing up and stop within 100 meters of us.

They say all good things must come to an end. Yes this past summer salmon fishery was excellent considering that the Pink salmon never materialized and the government had to shut it down due to poor returns. The chinooks were plentiful and the endless sunshine made for some exciting days for my many valued guests. Basically the Capilano fishery will be over with the rain forecast for this week. The last remaining Chinooks and Coho will head up the river to spawn and compl

Well our summer has arrived and with the sun and warmth, the NW winds have been hampering our fishing opportunities. Getting across the Strait to Porlier Pass, Thrasher Rock or Entrance Island is either very lumpy and not for the weak of stomach or just not worth the effort. It may be only 17 miles but it'll feel like you are in an episode of the Deadliest Catch. Fishing in calmer waters means heading for into Horseshoe Bay or other protected Howe Sound areas. Fishing the

It's mid May and the fishing has really been good in all areas. The trick is to be there when the salmon are around. It may sound obvious but that's fishing. There has been some spectacular days in the Horseshoe Bay to Sunset Marina and over at Grace Islands in the lower portion of Howe Sound. There is lots of small anchovy in the waters and matching the bait has produced very well and oddly enough, spoons have worked equally as well. My go to teaser heads have been the

Well this past week was something to get excited about. The Chinooks are arriving in waves just as expected at the south arm of the Fraser River - Sandheads and at the Capilano River. Being there on the incoming tide have been rewarding with some fast and furious action. Fish are ranging from 10 - 30+ lbs. We also have been finding salmon off Point Atkinson towards Fisheries on the ebb tide on the West Vancouver waterfront. Anchovies and herring have produced equally wel